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Problem Solving Courses

Problem solving courses can help you learn critical thinking, analytical reasoning, creative brainstorming, and decision-making strategies. You can build skills in identifying root causes, evaluating solutions, and implementing effective action plans. Many courses introduce tools like flowcharts, mind mapping software, and data analysis techniques, which help you visualize problems and track progress.

Popular Problem Solving Courses and Certifications


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    Copenhagen Business School

    Strategic Management - Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Plan Execution, Peer Review, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategies, Business Planning, Project Implementation, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Management, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Creo Incubator

    Mastering Modern Leadership: Techniques & Philosophies

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Delegation Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Professional Networking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Leadership, Composure, Intercultural Competence, Leadership and Management, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Communication, Strategic Leadership, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Management, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Habit Formation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM)

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Finance, Mortgage Loans, General Lending, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Excel Formulas, Financial Planning, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Spreadsheet Software, Payment Processing

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Stanford Online

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Network Model, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling, Model Training, Probability Distribution, Model Optimization, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

    4.6
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Decision Foundations & Diagnostic Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Root Cause Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Risk Analysis, Decision Making, Descriptive Analytics, Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Data Visualization, Business Risk Management, Risk Management, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytical Skills, Systems Thinking, Problem Solving, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Mining Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Data Pipelines, Analytical Skills, Data Preprocessing, Ideation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Technical Writing, Technical Communication

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Interpersonal Communications, Influencing, Composure, Decision Making, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Prototyping, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Integrations, Application Development, User Interface (UI)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Robotic Methodologies

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Data Ethics, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Mechanics, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    Basics Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Production Process

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Negotiation & Deal Closure

    Skills you'll gain: B2B Sales, Overcoming Objections, Price Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Closing (Sales), Sales, Negotiation, Stakeholder Analysis, Sales Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Performance Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Value Propositions, Problem Solving, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular problem solving courses

  • Strategic Management - Capstone Project: Copenhagen Business School
  • Mastering Modern Leadership: Techniques & Philosophies: Creo Incubator
  • Advanced Concepts in Time Value of Money (TVM): University of Michigan
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 3: Learning: Stanford Online
  • Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Decision Foundations & Diagnostic Analytics: Coursera
  • Data Mining Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence: Arizona State University
  • Fast Prototyping of GenAI Apps with Streamlit: DeepLearning.AI
  • Robotic Methodologies: Università di Napoli Federico II

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